The San Francisco 49ers are reeling after Week 9, with head coach Kyle Shanahan confirming a season-ending injury for rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton, and two starting cornerbacks leaving the game early. Meanwhile, our Seattle Seahawks handled business, securing a decisive 17-3 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. You gotta love that contrast, 12s!
Shanahan’s Dealing With Another Injury Nightmare
It was a brutal day for the Niners’ secondary, as starting cornerbacks Renardo Green (back) and Deommodore Lenoir (foot) both exited Week 9 with injuries. Shanahan was asked about the concern with losing two starters, and he kept it real, saying he’s “hoping they’re all right.” He admitted they weren’t sure about the timeline, especially with a back and a foot injury, and would “find out more tomorrow.” Talk about a stressful wait for the Bay Area faithful.
Rookie DT Gracen Halton’s Season Is Done
The biggest gut punch for the 49ers came with rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton. The kid broke his ankle, and Shanahan confirmed his season is officially over. This is a huge bummer because Halton was absolutely playing at a very high-level as a rookie, making splash plays practically every game. He even nearly snatched an interception against the Raiders earlier this season. Shanahan made it clear, “He’s had an awesome seven or eight games here. We’re going to miss him a lot. Look forward to getting him back next year. I know the guys love him, too. He’s an awesome guy.” The vibe down in Santa Clara is grim; it just feels like the 49ers can’t go a single game without losing someone to a serious injury.
While the Niners are trying to figure out who’s going to fill those suddenly empty spots, our Seahawks are riding high after that dominant 17-3 win against the Cardinals. The contrast couldn’t be clearer, and we love to see our rivals facing adversity while our squad is taking care of business. Let’s keep that momentum rolling, Seattle!
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Originally reported by Niners Nation.
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